The PBS/RPBS Restricted Benefit window allows you to prescribe a restricted benefit medication as a private medication. This window acts as a warning to the practitioner that they are re-prescribing a restricted medication.

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PBS/RPBS Codes |
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PBS |
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme unrestricted benefit |
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RB |
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme restricted benefit |
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AUTH |
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Authority required |
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sAUTH |
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Streamlined Authority required |
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Sect. 100 |
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Section 100 item |
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RPBS RB |
Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme restricted benefit |
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RPBS AUTH |
Repatriation Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Authority required |
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$-Rx |
Private prescription |
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$-OTC |
Product available without prescription |
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$-HOSP |
Available only through hospital pharmacies |
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Medicare |
Item payable as a Medicare benefit |
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SAS |
Special Access Scheme item |
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Unregis'd |
Product not registered with TGA |